People in one local city are betting that gambling won't come to their neighborhood.

DeBary officials have voted on whether they would clear land to bring a card room and horse track to the city. The meeting lasted several hours, and about 150 people were in attendance.

The council voted 3-2 to keep its ban on gambling, but it didn't come without a heated debate by residents first.

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A request was made by a landowner who wants to build a horse track and card room near the SunRail station. The vote was to be held on whether to amend the city's land use plan that was put into effect in 2008 to prevent another proposed gambling project.

Supporters said the 63-acre project near 17-92 and Dirksen Road would provide jobs, but opinions varied tremendously.

"DeBary is a sad city with selfish people that constantly turn down any business opportunity they get. If it's a moral issue, we need to ban the Florida lottery and bingo. Get it all out," said resident Morton Culligan.

"I think the crime rate is going to go up. I think it's going to reduce the land values here in town," said Steve Van Ness, resident.

"We love this little town, but we need some growth. I drive 45 minutes away for my two different jobs, I'd love to have a second or first job here," said resident Stephanie Devore.

"I feel there hasn't been enough info provided. Provide us with the information and let us vote on it as a community instead of telling us what you think is best for us. Let us decide," said resident Caroline Reed.

Despite rumors that Orange City may soon get a poker room and take economic opportunities from DeBary, counselors voted 3-2 to keep the city's ban on gambling intact.